Jessica Bryant
Expertise- DEI
- Student mental health
- Social media trends
- Student political activism
- National higher education data
- Survey reporting
Education- BA Journalism, Southern Methodist University
Jessica Bryant is a higher education analyst and senior data reporter for BestColleges. She covers higher education trends and data, focusing on issues impacting underserved students. She has a BA in journalism and previously worked with the South Florida Business Journal as a data reporter and researcher.
Read Jessica Bryant's Latest Articles
Why Is College So Expensive? 5 Reasons
Student loan debt in the U.S. passed the $1.75 trillion mark this year, and while rising tuition may be slowing down, some variables continue to drive up the cost of earning a degree.
January 13, 2025
The Greenest Colleges in the U.S.
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Consider earning your degree from a sustainable university.
December 20, 2024
Best Online Colleges of 2025
We ranked online colleges for their flexibility, affordability, and student. Discover our top picks for 2025, plus resources for selecting a program.
December 10, 2024
Where College Students Have Set Up Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments
Students at more than 100 colleges across the U.S. have set up protest encampments to demand their schools divest from companies supporting Israel.
December 2, 2024
Kamala Harris Will Spend Election Night at Howard University. Here’s What Students Think.
The Harris-Walz campaign is hosting its election night party at Howard University, Kamala Harris' alma mater.
November 5, 2024
